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Nevaeh Origin and Meaning

The name Nevaeh is a girl's name .

Nevaeh has had phenomenal success since singer Sonny Sandoval introduced the idea of turning Heaven around and using it as a baby name. Especially popular with religious parents, Nevaeh has been in the Top 100 for a decade now, though is off its peak as the spelling spin gets less clever and more familiar.

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Raincove Says:

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Raincove Says:

Honestly I've always thought this name was a bit silly. It sounds like something 4th-grade me would name a poorly-made OC. Personally I don't really like it and never have, though if you like it that's okay. And if anyone named Nevaeh is reading this, I really hope I don't upset you because you're probably a nice person and admittedly there are names out there that I consider far worse than this could ever be - for example, Cupcake, Strawberry, Sparkle, and whatever that Rennessees or whatever he name from Twilight is called, etc (Yes, people actually name their kids that)

MeMyself_And_I Says:

AllysonKristina Says:

Marae Grace Says:

I always thought this name was strange, and then I met someone named Nevaeh in real life...and it surprisingly works! Not something I'd name my own daughter, but it does have a very pretty sound to it!

josephinedagnall Says:

Bertha Bernard Says:

I just want to apologize to any future Navaeh who reads these comments. Your parents probably thought it was the most beatiful and appropriate name for you, and gave it to you out of love. It's also important to know that you are more than just your name. Someone named Nevaeh (regardless of whether they're proud of their name) can lead a successful and happy life just as much as an Emma or Olivia can. And if you lead a great life, then your name will be known for something great. Hold your head high, Nevaeh!

veronicas_bees Says:

no, what doesn't? regardless of not knowing what your first sentence is disagreeing with, i don't really care what you think or how you think i'm wrong when there are multiple ways to pronounce this name. have a good day 🤗

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Mhill46 Says:

For most people, it is extremely connected to the character. Very very inappropriate name in my opinion as it literally has become a synonym for "sexually attractive pre-pubescent girl". Most people are going to immediately have that association. So I don't see any way around that

denmama9 Says:

How is Celestia not made up, and better than Nevaeh? Celeste literally means heaven in France. Celestia is a spin off of a word, as so many names are. (I'm looking at you, Pearl, Cooper, Asher, Deacon, Violet, and any number of other names with direct or obscure meanings).

I have a daughter named Celeste, and we lived in France for 2 years when she was 2 and 3 years old. We got side-eye for naming our child 'heaven.' Which was not our intent when we named her, but clearly that's what the French thought - and who could blame them? We did actually name our daughter 'heaven' in French.

Nevaeh is this generation's Celestia.

Also, yes, you are absolutely being too harsh. Your idea of perfectly lovely but unusable names is not mine; Adolph and Lolita would never make the cut for my names list, even without the negative cultural associations. You are advancing opinion as truth.

And what's with the 'ghetto' reference as a disqualifier for beauty / synonym for trash? Is that a racial slur, as it seems to be since you listed other so-called trashy 'ghetto' names that are typically used among the African American community - names that are, themselves, lovely, usable, and descended from as rich a history as Celestia or Adolph.

There is zero wrong with Nevaeh as a name. If it's not your style, just move on without trashing all and sundry connected to it and pitching laterals at other namers as you go.

AldabellaxWulfe Says:

Lolita is inappropriate because it is irrevocably connected to paedophilia, to the point where it's not just a name anymore, it's an actual noun with the definition of "a sexually precocious young girl". In short, it's a no-go.

MonikerWanderer Says:

She's a Killer Queen Says:

Well that's freedom of speech, love!Speaking of disrespectful, why are you shouting?I understand that you're just being defensive but shouting makes you look rude and childish.I agree with xhart, I'd never tell a little girl, her name is terrible.That being said, Nevaeh is the most awful, stupid and downright tacky name I have ever heard!Just my honest opinion!

xhart Says:

They're all just opinions. Additionally, it isn't like anyone would ever say "I don't like that name." after you introduce your daughter to them. Personally I think it's one of the most awful names, and it's rather tacky. But would I say that to a little girl? No. I'd probably say "Oh, that's a pretty name." Just to not hurt her feelings.

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Bobcat108 Says:

It's interesting to see how the appearance of a letter can make a difference...there are some names I like a C better w/& others where I prefer a K. In general I agree w/you...I prefer the traditional spelling, whether it's a C or a K.

FeatherWrites Says:

Bobcat108 Says:

Hmm. No K-starting names? No Katherine? Kyra? Kirsten? Keziah? Karen? If you mean spelling names that generally start w/C w/a K, I'd agree more w/you, but not a blanket prohibition on all names that start w/K.

LavenderLullabies Says:

peachysugarbuns Says:

The "vaeh" part of the name is phonetically confusing. This is a popular name that *very* young parents in the rural area I live in use for their children. Not my cup of tea, but neither are most "modern invented names".

iipostmvh Says:

In the past I haven't like this name, mainly because it's always followed by "it's heaven spelled backwards", then just yesterday, I realized that it has a very nice sound and both the "traditional" and most of the variant spellings are nice, and gee this is an okay name. The heaven spelled backwards part just makes it seem like you've discovered something novel (you didn't) and unfortunately brings this name down.

Impwood Says:

For me personally it is important for a name to have a lot of history and meaning, which is why in the future I will choose names such as Mary and Philip for my children. However, I think the main thing is that there is sentiment behind using a name, and if this name has real meaning for the parents for whatever reason, I don't think we should judge them. Personally, though, if I was going for this sound I would choose Neviah, Neva or Neve, and for the meaning I would choose Celestine.

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raefrank Says:

Some of your comments might be crushing to a little girl who is looking up her name. To all the little Nevaehs out there: there are more people in the world who think your name is beautiful than there are posters on this website.

bstevens09 Says:

In my opinion, this is not the best name in the world, but it is NOT the worst name in the world. I think it has a pretty sound. I simply would not use it because it is heaven spelt backwards, and that to me can be interpreted as hell. Every Nevaeh I have known have been hellions, not that naming a child this causes them to be that way, but with this personal association and experience I could never use it. However, I agree that people are being way too harsh on this name.

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gmdx Says:

Putting aside the origin, how many of you would care about this name? It's certainly trendy (because it was just invented), but I don't understand how it's a white trash name. It's tons nicer than Brynlee or Skylynn or spelling anything with a K. I definitely hope it gains acceptance in time for my grandkids to use it.

AldabellaxWulfe Says:

Heaven itself is not an appropriate name, in my opinion. True, I don't particularly believe in the concept of heaven, but the thought of someone being so deluded that they honestly believe that their child is special enough to pull off the title of a celestial paradise, is super weird to me. Having said that, I think Nevaeh is even worse. Because regardless of how pretty some might think it sounds, the fact remains that no one can truly and honestly say that it is an elegant choice, or a sophisticated choice, or charming, well-to-do, distinguished, professional or mature choice. - not without lying or being in denial.

Maybe I'm missing some hidden genius but, to me, even Nevaeh's sound is reminiscent of the stereotypically ghetto American names like Shaniqua and Laquanda - and has a cheap spelling to match. Maybe I am being overly harsh, but - it's so disheartening to know that, while legitimately beautiful names like Adolph and Lolita are considerd to be inappropriate, trash like Nevaeh is hailed as God's gift to the world.

Again, I am probably being overly harsh but, I just don't see what the appeal in a backwards spelling of heaven is! It's a cheap name with an ugly sound and a pretentious origin, and with legitimate, similar names like Celestia and Naevia around, I fail time and time again in my attempts to justify the existence of this unsavoury choice.

(no offense intended to those who think differently)

Catastroffy Says:

veronicas_bees Says:

All names are made up, just like all words are made up. Words and names do not come out of a box; as language evolves so do names.Although this isn't extremely creative, the pronunciation of the name is beautiful. It flows, it's ethereal, giving one the impression that this is the name of a constellation somewhere. Nev-ae-a. Of course the origin is heaven, but backwards it still pretty much means that, you can hear the origin in the beauty of the name.

Some of the comments on here are extremely rude and ill-fitting for a BABY naming website. Let's be a little more appropriate?

Fatima Qawwee Says:

amberdaydream Says:

People are too harsh on this name, and I think it's because it's a relatively new name so it's not like babies would have been on the internet viewing critical comments. But the oldest of the Nevaehs are now at least 14, since the name was coined in 2000. Just something to think about.

jordalini Says:

I remember Watching 16 and pregnant and a girl named her child this, that's right around the time this name boomed. I think this name is tacky, and i everyone I know that has named their child this was a white trash teenager, the girl on the show lives near my hometown, which might explain why I know of multiple toddlers with this name.

BerryQueen Says:

ShunPun Says:

clairels Says:

Heaven backwards does not "mean" hell. Yes, it could be interpreted to mean hell by some people--usually people who would hate a name like this regardless. Only the parents who use it can decide what it means to them, and to them it might have a very positive meaning indeed.

unicornluvgirl Says:

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brianakmartinez Says:

I think Nevaeh is a beautiful name & nowhere near tacky. I think it is a better alternative than actually naming my daughter Heaven, which sounds too hippy-ish & awkward. The spelling is beautiful & it sounds beautiful.

LucyNaomi Says:

Not my favorite name...the sound is actually quite pretty, but I dislike the origin. I wouldn't use it, but I don't see any need to launch a hailstorm of negative comments just because some find it less pleasing.

kitchi1 Says:

Shishi Says:

Reading this makes me feel like I have dyslexia, and then it just gives me a headache. Plus like what ShannonLim said, Navaeh would mean Hell.....why would you name your kid that? I am not a fan of this name. I know someone named this, and she hates it and wants to change her name. She goes by Aya...I would never consider naming someone this, but that's just my opinion.

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Theodora_Phoenix Says:

I'm very sorry. I have had a bad attitude lately, haven't I? I will refrain from starting fights in the future. Can you help me delete my comments? I try to delete, but all it does is change my name to guest.

pam Says:

niteowl13 Says:

Neviah and Nevia are real names. I wish parents would discover them. Or the name Neve. Neve is likely what a Nevaeh would be nicknamed. I like the sound of Nevaeh, but not the concept. Spelling a word backwards and making it a name is tacky.

ShannonLim Says:

Looking at this name makes me feel like its spelled wrongly which is kinda true since its the backward spelling of 'Heaven'. But if Nevaeh is the opposite spelling of Heaven, doesn't it suggest the meaning of Hell? I don't hate this name, nor do I judge any parents for naming their kids Nevaeh. It's beautiful in its own way but I just don't like it.

CocoWhite Says:

Honestly I have no idea how this name got so popular. It's just so...tacky. Who would want to name their kid this? I'm not even that big of a fan of Heaven, to be honest. And I agree with what @Theodora_Phoenix said: Your child is not worthy of being named after the most perfect place in the universe. That's why I hate names like Angel, Heaven, etc. so much. If it's sound/style you're going for, maybe consider Nevada or Nevara instead.

ahoymccoy Says:

I like this name, and think it's beautiful. Admittedly, it is an incorrect backwards-spelling of heaven, but maybe someone could assign it its own meaning using its "root words" and it could become independent. Ah, I can dream.

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Map-DORK Says:

Guest Says:

I definitely don't associate this name with strippers. I hate it because it's tacky and to many others like me, backwards means opposite. So Nevaeh definitely does NOT mean Heaven, which shouldn't be used as a name either. I can't believe this "name" became so popular. I'm glad I don't know anyone named Nevaeh, or I'd never let them hear the end of it.